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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Recovery Act Provides $5 Billion to Assist Needy Families

Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about a new Emergency Fund, established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will help states serve more families seeking employment opportunities and other forms of assistance during the economic downturn. It provides up to an additional $5 billion in emergency funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

TANF Program Funding Guide
Suggests ways states can expend their federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to develop and implement creative and innovative strategies and approaches to remove families from a cycle of dependency on public assistance and into work.

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